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They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain by the sword: she is delivered to the sword; draw her away and all her multitudes.
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A Disgraceful End
Commentators explain that the command to 'draw her away' signifies a humiliating end for Egypt. This is not a dignified funeral procession but a disgraceful dragging to judgment and burial, like a carcass being pulled into a common pit. This imagery highlights the complete reversal of fortune for the once-proud nation, now subject to God's appointed judgment.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
She is delivered to the sword - Rather, the sword is drawn. Draw her down as one dragged to execution.
19th Century
Anglican
Draw her.— Namely, down to her judgment.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword The Egyptians shall fall in battle by the sword of the C…
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Various nations are mentioned as having gone down to the grave before Egypt, who are ready to give her a scornful reception; these nations had rece…
